Sir’Jabari Rice

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 180
College: Texas
Classification: Sixth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 12/28/1998

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 75
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Solid shooter
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Can be too scoring focused on offense
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two

Summary:

Sir’Jabari Rice is an agile, skilled combo guard that can shoot and score the basketball. He thrived in a sixth man role for Texas this season, and he also was named MVP of the 2023 Portsmouth Invitational. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
The Virginian-Pilot’s Article on Rice

Games Scouted:
1/30/23 Texas vs. Baylor
4/13/23 Day 1 of the 2023 PIT

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